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X794 JBV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,089 mi
Last recorded172,089 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX794 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 172,089 miles

some vehicle components have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2019 164,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 164,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 151,578 miles

Nearside Rear suspension ride height

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe union x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension ride height

Fail 3 May 2018 151,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by macpherson strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by macpherson strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear suspension ride height

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe union x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension ride height

Pass 4 May 2017 141,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch by top of strut (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 141,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch by top of strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 131,090 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 21 Apr 2016 131,090 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft inner boot split

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,868 miles

Exhaust rear section outer layer broken/corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 120,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear section outer layer broken/corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,135 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 102,458 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal pad worn through

reversing lamps not working

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 87,348 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,348 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,978 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,189 miles

plastic sills fitted unable to check

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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X794 JBV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X794 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X794 JBV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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